Returning to work after a career break is challenging for most mothers. Besides the emotional guilt, there are various obstacles, such as the expectations of society and career-related obstacles. We had a chat with Gayani Punchihew, Founder of FireCircle by G and Hello Amma, about a programme she has commenced to help mums returning to work.

They handed me a paper token under a canopy of golden lights and spice-scented air. It wasn’t real currency, but it felt like a passport. A quiet invitation to step into Malaysia’s story, not just watch it unfold. The Spice Market Reception Dinner, held on Day 2 of Global Travel Meet 2025, wasn’t just a celebration. It was a full-sensory experience designed to immerse, enchant, and, most importantly, engage.

This week’s news was one long sigh. We watched corporations turn mental health into a PR stunt, a police officer forget what the word duty means, and scammers multiply faster than your spam folder can handle. Somewhere between the hashtags and headlines, you start to wonder - have we all just stopped meaning what we say? Let’s get into it.

Many women pride themselves on their ability to “handle it all” careers, relationships, family responsibilities, and personal growth, but the very strength that sustains them can also be what slowly wears them down. Beneath the smiles, to-do lists, and moments of resilience lies a truth often overlooked: stress is not just emotional; it is deeply physical, reshaping women’s health in ways both subtle and profound.

October isn’t just about cosy weather and pumpkin spice...it’s also a month painted in pink. Everywhere you look, there’s a gentle reminder of strength, survival, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood. This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when the world comes together to talk and take action against one of the most common cancers affecting women today.

The concept sounds simple: gather a team, solve a real problem, and build a working prototype in 24 to 48 hours. Yet this formula has consistently produced breakthrough solutions to complex challenges across the globe. From traffic management apps that emerged from weekend coding sessions to healthcare platforms that started as university hackathon projects, these intensive events have become proving grounds for innovation that traditional classr

Prepare for the festive season with the crème de la crème of our designers when they give you a sneak peek of their festive collections at Gabriel’s Charity Auction and Fashion Show, which is in aid of Rescue Animals Sri Lanka [RAS] on 31 October at the Cinnamon Grand. Presenting Partner Aditi, whose founder Ramya Weerakoon is a pillar of the apparel trade, Brian Kerkoven, Charini Suriyage, Dammika Amarasekere, Jaishri, better known as Jai, Kamil

Akuru Collective, a collective of people coming together to inspire interest in letterform and typography, launches its 7th edition of the ‘30 Days of Akuru’ challenge, an initiative exploring the artistic boundaries of Sinhala and Tamil letterforms. Scheduled for October 1st through 30th, 2025, this annual event invites letterform enthusiasts worldwide, including designers, illustrators, typographers, and writers, to submit their unique interpre

One of my most memorable experiences during my stay at Fox Jaffna back in 2022 was, without a doubt, all the phenomenal food I ate over the course of my vacation. In fact, if anyone told me they were travelling to Jaffna, I’ve been heard to advise that they should surely stop at Fox Jaffna for a meal – the food was that good.

This time it’s extra special, not just because I’m bringing you another fabulous guest, but because I had the privilege of sitting on the judging panel when she was crowned. Watching her grace, poise, and composure on that stage was a moment I won’t forget. She reminded us all that confidence doesn’t have to be loud; it can be graceful, grounded, and deeply inspiring. From Miss Sri Lanka in the EU to now, wearing the crown of Mrs Sri Lanka.